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When the outfit got back after months out on a cattle drive, the headquarters cook took over. He had a lot more fixin's to work with, and after a lot of mixin' and tastin' he'd serve up a smooth, thick chili the cowboys could really dig into.

Polenta pie sets a rosemary corn polenta crust in a springform pan, then layers grilled squash, eggplant, and roasted peppers inside. A vegetarian Italian showpiece, served chilled.

Artichoke and red pepper pizza on a par-baked crust with a roasted garlic-olive oil base, mushrooms, olives, basil, mozzarella, and Parmesan. No red sauce needed.

Poule D'Eau Jambalaya with rabbit and smoked sausage cooked in a black iron pot. A big-batch Cajun rice dish with Ro-Tel tomatoes, mushrooms, and the holy trinity of vegetables.

Slow cooker spicy black bean stew with green peppers, carrots, celery, chili powder, and hot chili peppers. A vegan one-pot meal that thickens as it cooks.

Twice-baked stuffed potato for one loaded with cheddar, Parmesan, mushrooms, green pepper, and tomato. A single-serving meal using yogurt instead of sour cream.

Greek marinated vegetable salad with broiled eggplant, roasted red pepper, artichoke hearts, and mushrooms in a lemon-herb olive oil dressing with oregano and marjoram.

Grilled Eggplant, Tomato, Zucchini & Squash Sandwich recipe

Savory ground beef stroganoff wrapped in flaky puff pastry squares, baked golden, and drizzled with a creamy mushroom sauce. A hearty weeknight dinner the whole family will love.

Baked halibut with tomatoes, mushrooms, onions, green pepper, and white wine. A low-calorie, veggie-loaded fish dinner that bakes in one dish with bright, savory flavor.

Curried white bean sandwich spread with vegetables, cumin, and soy sauce. A chunky, low-fat, plant-based spread that's packed with fiber and loaded with spiced flavor. Vegan-friendly.

Curried ground beef casserole with chopped apples, dried apricots, and milk-soaked bread baked until set. Serve with chutney, coconut, raisins, and sunflower seeds.

Cozy winter turkey chili: a lean, hearty chili with cooked turkey, kidney beans, tomatoes, green pepper, and warming chili-cumin spices. The lighter alternative to beef chili that doesn't taste like a compromise.

Broiled chicken with thyme, fennel, and peppers: pounded chicken breasts broiled crisp, served with charred fennel and red peppers under a thyme-lemon-fennel seed butter.

Sauteed scallops over red pepper yogurt sauce deliver a light, elegant dinner in 30 minutes. Seared sea scallops deglazed with vermouth and lemon, plated on a cool coriander-spiked sauce.

Pan-seared halibut over a mashed fava bean purée with fresh mint and lemon zest. A spring dinner that bridges tender flaky fish with grassy, herbaceous mashed favas.